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[Helene]

I just received an email from Ballet Arizona announcing the following principal casting in the upcoming run of "The Sleeping Beauty" (reformatted):

Fri 2/12 8 pm,
Sun 2/14 2 pm
Princess Aurora:  Paola Hartley
Prince Desire:  Astrit Zejnati
Lilac Fairy:  Kenna Draxton

Thu 2/11 8 pm,
Sat 2/13 8 pm
Princess Aurora:  Ginger Smith
Prince Desire:  Roman Zavarov
Lilac Fairy:  Natalia Magnicaballi

Sat 2/13 2 pm
Princess Aurora:  Chelsea Wilcox
Prince Desire:  Shea Johnson
Lilac Fairy:  Natalia Magnicaballi

The pdf for the complete cast list is here.

Daniel Baudendistel, who portrayed Don Quixote when I saw the production a few years ago, is cast as King Florestan.  Elye Olson returns for Catalabutte, and Nancy Crowley for Carabosse.

Among the casting are the following Princess Florene/Bluebird pairs:

Jillian Barrell and Roman Zavarov (14)
Tzu-Chia Huang and Michal Wozniak (12,13M)
Chelsea Wilcox and Daniel Marshalsay (11,13E)

There's terrific casting throughout the run.

[Arizona Native]

So many reasons to try to attend more than one performance!  For those who haven't seen Jillian Barrell -- she's a great addition to the company.  A highly-versatile dancer, her quick feet, space-devouring leaps, and strong presence make her a nice match for Mr. Zavarov's Bluebird.  We are looking forward to a beautiful and exciting production. In addition, we welcome back to the roster Russell Clarke, returning after an injury.

It will be a great part of our Valentine's weekend.

[Arizona Native]

Nice interview with Ginger Smith, one of Ballet Arizona's lovely Aurora's in upcoming "Sleeping Beauty":  .